Nov 5, 2013

Synchro Canada announces 2013 annual award winners

Ottawa, November 4, 2013 – Synchro Canada is pleased to name its 2013 annual
award winners which were announced at its Annual Convention, November 1-3,
in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The recipients were elected based on nominations put forth by Synchro Canada members. The final selections were made by Synchro Canada’s Awards Committee.

The President Honor Roll Award: Chris Hampshire of Calgary, AB.
(This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution
to the activities and initiatives of the Association.) Chris Hampshire is a also a
past member of the LPSS Board of Governors and continues to be an active
member in our facility.

Also from Calgary, AB receiving awards were:

Administrator of the Year Award: Carolyn Murphy (Calgary, AB)
(This award recognizes a member of Synchro Canada who has made a significant
contribution to synchronized swimming in an administrative role.)

10 years as a national official
ALBERTA
Sandy Holmquist (Calgary, AB)

15 years as a national official
ALBERTA
Evelyn (Ev) Keddie (Calgary, AB)

About Synchro Canada
Synchro Canada is the national organization governing synchronized swimming in
Canada. It represents 10 provincial associations, a territorial association, as well as,
some 140 clubs and 10,000 members across Canada. A member of FINA, the world’s
governing aquatic sports organization, Synchro Canada promotes the quest for
excellence by developing the athletes, citizens and ambassadors of the sport of
synchronized swimming at every level.

Synchro Canada would like to thank its sponsors: 
Program partners: Sport Canada, Own The Podium,
the Institut national du sport du Québec
Official Aquatic Supplier: Speedo Canada
Official make up: MAKE UP FOR EVER
Official suppliers: Knox Gelatine, AdUp, National Car Rental
Official hotel: Hilton Hotels Canada
For further information, visit Synchro Canada’s Website at www.synchro.ca or
follow Synchro Canada on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

For more awards information please visit: http://www.sirc.ca/news_view.cfm?id=55816

Nov 1, 2013

"Feel" Our Energy Video Release and Contest

Talisman Centre’s “Feel Our Energy” video showcases the amazing energy you feel from the moment you step inside our amazing facility and the incredible people that make up that energy, including you!

We are so excited about the video we are giving away some great prizes, including an annual membership and iPad, in a really fun contest for our members, sport partners and the general public. There are items hidden throughout the video with either our Talisman Centre logo or tagline. For a chance to win participants need to find 10 items or locations and complete the online entry form.  Plus, if they share the "Feel Our Energy" video on Facebook, Twitter and/or YouTube they will automatically receive an additional entry for every share!

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